First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
ZV-E10 (2021)
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £349 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 145g | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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